The Pipestone County Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of emergency medical services uniforms from Aspen Mills and voted to submit the county’s 2024 Emergency Management Performance Grant application.

Speaker 2 moved to approve the EMS uniform purchase from Aspen Mills for $17,019.90 to outfit new hires; Speaker 1 announced the motion was seconded, noted the purchase would be covered by grant funds, and called for a vote. The board voted in favor and the chair declared the motion carried. Speaker 3 described the uniforms as “all EMS specific,” indicating the purchase targets first-responder apparel rather than general county clothing.

On the EMPG application, Speaker 3 explained the 2024 grant covers past salary and benefits for 2024 and that the county is completing the required documentation and signatures. Speaker 4 moved to apply for the emergency management grant; Speaker 2 seconded and Speaker 1 called the vote, after which the motion carried. Speaker 3 said the grant agreement amount is $13,435 and that the county will submit a financial status report to the state as required.

Board members asked about grant reporting and recordkeeping. Speaker 4 emphasized the need for proper documentation to show how funds are used should officials inquire; Speaker 3 confirmed that reporting is managed in the state’s eGrants system and that progress reports and other requirements apply.

The board directed staff to obtain signatures and submit the EMPG application, and staff said they will provide the state-required financial report once completed.

The matter will proceed through routine grant administration steps; no further public comment or objections were recorded at the time of the vote.